Amtrak touts strong demand for Coast passenger rail service
Amtrak says more than 46,000 customers have ridden its Mardi Gras Service trains on the twice-daily round trips across Coastal Mississippi between New Orleans and Mobile since its official start on August 18. ”We are well on-track to double the original estimate,” said Amtrak Board Chairman Anthony “Tony” Coscia in...
St. Stephens Road fight leaves 81-year-old man dead — 60-year-old in jail
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 24, 2025 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Both the victim and suspect have been identified in an alleged homicide that happened on St. Stephens Road in Mobile. According to the Mobile Police Department, officers were called Tuesday to 2311 St. Stephens Road for an assault and […]
Mount Vernon officer fired for ‘inappropriate’ actions in bodycam video, town’s attorney says
MOUNT VERNON, Ala. (WALA) - Officer Newman Brazier has officially been fired from the Mount Vernon Police Department, according to the town’s attorney Jay Ross. Ross told FOX10 News Brazier was fired last week after an internal investigation concluded his actions during an arrest on May 10 were inappropriate.
Police seeking man in connection with Citronelle break-in
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Dec. 23, 2025 CITRONELLE, Ala. (WKRG) — Police in Citronelle are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who is allegedly connected to a burglary and domestic violence incident. According to the Citronelle Police Department, Zan Weaver allegedly broke into his...
Fairhope earns spot on HGTV’s list of best small towns for Christmas
Fairhope has earned national recognition as one of the best small towns in the country to visit for Christmas. HGTV put Fairhope, Alabama, on the list of 50 small towns, highlighting the city’s signature holiday traditions, coastal charm and festive atmosphere along Mobile Bay. HGTV said Fairhope stands out for...
The Business of Being Santa
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - This Christmas Eve, Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray brings you a special episode the whole family can enjoy. Straight from the North Pole, Santa Claus joins the conversation to talk about the business behind the magic… from managing elves and running a worldwide operation in a single night, to...
Trial set for man accused in ambush killing
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A judge has set a trial date for a Mobile man accused of participating in a deadly ambush shooting of a man outside The Shoppes at Bel Air. Albert Quinney III is one of three men facing charges. A jury already convicted Patrick Lewis. Prosecutors say...
Police investigating homicide in Chickasaw
UPDATE (10:10 p.m.): News 5 has learned more information regarding a homicide in Chickasaw. According to Chickasaw Police Chief Eugene Parker, the victim received medical attention where he was found and was taken to University Hospital. He passed away from his injuries there. There are no suspects at this time....
Witness describes impact after Mobile police chase ends in fiery crash on South Fulton...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A police chase in midtown Mobile ended in a fatal crash over the weekend when a stolen vehicle crashed into a tree on South Fulton Street, killing the driver and critically injuring a passenger. The crash resulted in the car catching fire, according to Mobile Police...
Mobile’s maritime museum, once projected to draw 300,000 visitors, never came close
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - City officials had high hopes for what was then called GulfQuest when the maritime museum was under construction in 2012, with then-Mayor Sam Jones hailing the “premier attraction” that would draw visitors “specifically to see this exquisite museum.”. Projections forecast it would draw...
